blackm_tz

24/12/2025

My quest today morning 24/12/2025 at Kizigo Game Reserve. Bird/Vine/Twig snake, rear fanged with haemotoxic venom

19/09/2025

06/08/2025

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18/07/2025

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17/07/2025

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16/07/2025

World Snake Day is a global awareness day dedicated to snakes. It aims to highlight their beauty, diversity, and ecological value
The origins of World Snake Day are not pinned to a specific event or individual, but it emerged in the early 2000s as conservationists and educators sought a way to shed light on the diversity and importance of snakes. Celebrated every year on July 16, it has since grown into an internationally recognized observance promoted by zoos, nature reserves, wildlife organizations, and educators. These groups use the day to spotlight the rich diversity of snake species—over 4,000 globally—and the increasing threats they face due to habitat destruction, poaching, and negative public perception.
Snakes have been part of human culture and mythology for thousands of years. In ancient civilizations, snakes were symbols of rebirth, healing, and protection. But they have also been cast in negative roles—especially in Western culture—where fear and superstition overshadow scientific understanding. World Snake Day was created to challenge these outdated beliefs and to foster a more respectful and informed relationship between humans and snakes. Conservation campaigns tied to this day often focus on endangered species, venom research, and the ecological balance snakes provide.

This year’s theme—“Respect, Don’t Fear: Protecting Nature’s Silent Guardians”—focuses on compassion and conservation

ya maliasili

11/07/2025

Where do snakes live?
Snakes are found in every continent except Antarctica in the sea, forests, deserts, prairies, and even your backyard or garage.
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​ What do snakes eat?
Snakes consume many different animals including insects small rodents and frogs. Snakes eat their prey whole because their lower jaw can separate from the upper jaw. Very large snakes can even eat small deer, pigs, monkeys, and even primates.
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​ How do snakes behave?
Snakes rely on the environment to regulate their body temperature. They spend as long in the warm sun as they need to in order to get warm, and when they become too warm, they find shade to cool off.
They are generally not aggressive unless they are hunting or feel like they need to defend themselves. They shed their skin three to six times a year.
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​ How do they defend themselves?
Snakes use a variety of techniques defend themselves, including camouflage, biting and envenoming those they feel are threatening them. Sometimes they simply curl up in a tight ball to hopefully avoid being seen.

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10/07/2025

Puff adder (Bitis arietans) ni nyoka wenye sumu kutoka Afrika na sehemu za Mashariki ya Kati, anayejulikana kwa sumu yake kali na tabia ya kushambulia wakati anahisi hatari. Ni mwindaji wa kuwinda kwa kujificha, akitumia ufanisi wa mazingira na kushambulia haraka kumaliza mnyama anayempenda, k**a panya, ndege, na wanyama wadogo wengine. Puff adder ni moja kati ya nyoka wanaosababu vipato vingi vya sumu barani Afrika kutokana na kuenea kwao kwa wingi na upendeleo wao wa kuishi karibu na makazi ya binadamu. (SWAHILI VERSION)

The puff adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous snake found in Africa and parts of the Middle East, known for its potent venom and tendency to strike when disturbed. They are ambush predators, relying on camouflage and a quick strike to subdue prey, which includes rodents, birds, and other small animals. Puff adders are a significant cause of snakebites in Africa due to their widespread distribution and preference for habitats near humans (ENGLISH VERSION)

09/07/2025

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08/07/2025

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06/07/2025

Power and precision in the wild — the African Rock Python demonstrates nature's raw survival instinct.
As one of Africa's largest snakes, it takes down prey much bigger than you'd expect.
Respect the predator, protect the balance.

05/07/2025

Meet the Bush Viper – beauty and danger in one stunning package. 🐍
Its vibrant colors warn of its potent venom, but also reflect nature’s artistry.
Appreciate with caution.